Monitoring my monitor... at DVinfo.net

Blake Cavett · June 20th, 2009, 05:35 PM

What exactly do I need to correctly monitor my work and not have to rely on my computer monitors? I know they aren't entirely accurate and I have a 19' Vizio I'd like to use in place of it.

Is Matrox the way to go? I've heard the mini doesn't do 24p. Is that correct?
I also see the Blackmagic cards that are now selling for $200. What route would you recommend?

I ask because... I'm clueless!

FYI... 2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon Mac w/ 6GB RAM..

Jon Furtado · July 5th, 2009, 12:13 PM

A lot of people are saying to use the MXO box to calibrate your display. I'm in the same boat. Problem is, the MXO is only designed for Apple Cinema Displays and a couple other monitors.

Blake Cavett · July 6th, 2009, 09:15 PM

Interesting... I was under the impression that the MXO works on most any monitor, not just Apple's.

I'll double check that...

June 20th, 2009, 05:35 PM	#1
Blake Cavett Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Madison Posts: 330	Monitoring my monitor... What exactly do I need to correctly monitor my work and not have to rely on my computer monitors? I know they aren't entirely accurate and I have a 19' Vizio I'd like to use in place of it. Is Matrox the way to go? I've heard the mini doesn't do 24p. Is that correct? I also see the Blackmagic cards that are now selling for $200. What route would you recommend? I ask because... I'm clueless! FYI... 2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon Mac w/ 6GB RAM.. __________________ I like my oatmeal lumpy.

July 6th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#3
Blake Cavett Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Madison Posts: 330	Interesting... I was under the impression that the MXO works on most any monitor, not just Apple's. I'll double check that... __________________ I like my oatmeal lumpy.

July 5th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#2
Jon Furtado Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 47	A lot of people are saying to use the MXO box to calibrate your display. I'm in the same boat. Problem is, the MXO is only designed for Apple Cinema Displays and a couple other monitors.